Stuffed Bittergourd Pickle Recipe

• 8 sm Gourds, skinned and slit
• 2 Tbsp. Fennel seeds, (saunf)
• 1/2 Tbsp. Dhania seeds coarsely crushed
• 1 Tbsp. Mustard seeds coarsely crushed
• 3 Tbsp. Chilli pwdr red
• 1 tsp Asafoetida
• 2 Tbsp. Dry mango pwdr, (amchoor) or possibly 1/2 c. grated fresh raw mango(salted and sun-dry for a day)
• 1 tsp Turmeric pwdr
• 1/2 tsp Citric acid
• 1 tsp Garam masala, (optional)
•     Salt
• 1 c. Oil

Directions